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The AI Boom's Hidden Cost: A Growing Thirst for Texas Water - KEYE
The AI Boom's Hidden Cost: A Growing Thirst for Texas Water - KEYE
The burgeoning AI (Artificial Intelligence) industry, fueled by the growth of technology giants like Google and Facebook, has brought new opportunities and contributed to social innovation across the United States. But while boosting economies and improving quality of life, the booming AI industry also generates a lesser-known byproduct: a growing appetite for water. This thirst for Texas water supports the booming AI industry, but at what cost?
According to multiple reports released by the International Energy Agency, data-intensive technology like AI needs water to function. Processing AI at an industrial scale requires a substantial amount of water, and that amount could potentially be unsustainable in arid regions like Texas. As the global hunger for AI increases, the demand for water also surges, putting further strain on our natural resources, especially in harsher climates such as those in the Lone Star State.
A stark example of this issue is the development of huge data centers by Google and Facebook, two of the largest players in the AI landscape, in Fort Worth, Texas. The massive data centers, spread across hundreds of acres each, use millions of gallons of water daily for their operations. The concern, argued environmental advocates, is that the thirst of AI technology portends the potential drain on Texas' scarce water resources.
Moreover, the booming AI industry requires vast amounts of electricity, another major challenge in water-scarce areas. Many experts say that the AI boom could worsen climate change and intensify water shortages, as more data centers come up, demanding more water.
In conclusion, while AI technology breeds a new era of global connectivity and digital proficiency, adequately addressing its thirst for water appears as an increasingly significant challenge. Sustainable
Source: "artificial intelligence" - Google News, Link
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